Development of a second generation anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) ELISA.

AMH is a glycoprotein dimer composed of two 72kDa monomers linked by disulfide bridges. It belongs to the transforming growth factor-β family. AMH performs various physiological functions.

Passive immunization against nicotine attenuates somatic nicotine withdrawal syndrome in the rat.

Introduction: Nicotine immunization is under consideration as an intervention for smoking cessation. Therefore, it was of interest to evaluate the effects of nicotine antibodies on the withdrawal syndrome following termination of chronic nicotine administration.

Methods: Experiment 1 determined whether passive immunization following continuous nicotine infusion would alter the intensity of nicotine withdrawal syndrome in the rat.